The Pain Maison from Eric Girard has many holes on it as you can see on the picture. You cannot compare this bread to the texture of a baguette; that is two different things. The recipe produces a rustic bread loaf with a crispy crust. Rustic bread is often better toasted, which makes this recipe [...]
FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | April 27, 2007 | by Kim Vallee
Bread machine and kneading are obsolete with the latest crave for no-knead bread recipe. Since the New York Times published an innovative No knead bread recipe last November adapted from Jim Lahey’s recipe at Sullivan Street Bakery, everyone made its own version. I discovered the technique a couple months ago while watching a TV series [...]
ENTERTAINING, PARTY ideas + decor | April 26, 2007 | by Kim Vallee
I was looking for little things that will add amusements to a cocktail party setting. I went to The Spoon Sisters online store since they carry unusual stuff. I found three inexpensive party accessories. If you want to throw a cocktail and you do not take it too seriously, these are perfect frills. First, I [...]
ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | April 25, 2007 | by Kim Vallee
Today I want to show you wonderful setting for summer grown up parties. The outdoor furniture pieces are sublime and pricey. But you can plan for such luxurious parties for less if you are clever and you like to shop around. My suggestion is to take the ambiance, to try to recreate the mood and [...]
April 24, 2007 | by Kim
I like to present you fun and practical items. This tablecloth surely qualifies. You find questions and answers to riddles mixed on [...]
April 23, 2007 | by Kim
I got inspired by the creativity of a gorgeous baby shower invitation this afternoon. So I decide to talk about invitation choices and [...]
April 21, 2007 | by Kim
A Finnish designer Tanja Sipilä decided to simplify how we serve sugar and milk for our coffee. She used the principle of [...]
April 20, 2007 | by Kim
I love DEDON products, so I am always thrilled when they launch a new collection. This young and dynamic German company creates [...]
FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | April 28, 2007 | by Kim Vallee